UTAPAO, Thailand (May 14, 2011) – A crew member assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 4, attaches a cover over the number two engine after returning from a U.S. / Thai mine-laying mission for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2011. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jose Lopez, Jr.)
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